Building a multi-million dollar estate takes decades of vision, sacrifice, and relentless hard work. Here are the harsh realities of leaving that wealth completely unprotected and why establishing a wealth preservation strategy must be your top priority. 04 Mar

Harsh Realities of Leaving 7-Figure Wealth Completely Unprotected

If you want to pass along assets to heirs, a little creativity can help you avoid or reduce estate taxes. This article explores eight smart and effective —most importantly, legal— ways... 03 Mar

Planning Strategies: Legal Ways To Reduce Estate Taxes

01 Mar

Planning for Collectible Assets: Start with a Written Inventory

This comprehensive guide explores the latest developments in senior legal rights, highlighting key protections, legal recourses, and caregiving considerations that are essential in navigating today’s complex aging landscape. 16 Feb

Understanding Modern Legal Protections for Seniors in 2026

New laws enacted in 2025 may have a big impact on how much Social Security beneficiaries pay in taxes this season. Here’s what to think about when reporting that extra income to the IRS... 11 Feb

Increased Social Security Benefits & The Impact on Your Taxes

New York becomes the 13th state to authorize some form of physician-assisted dying. The law represents a major policy reversal in a state where the highest court had previously found that assisted suicide remained "unlawful"... 07 Feb

New York Becomes 13th State to Approve Medical Aid in Dying

Failing to include cryptocurrency in your estate plan can create serious problems. This article explains how cryptocurrency fits into an estate plan, what tools are available, and how to protect your digital assets for the people you care about. 04 Feb

Why Cryptocurrency Estate Planning Is No Longer Optional

Settling a loved one's digital life requires understanding legal roles and provider policies. Every company follows its own specific rules and privacy policies. Learn the process for managing digital accounts and how planning can simplify it. 31 Jan

The Legal Steps Involved in Settling a Loved One’s Digital Life

Older adults are a common target of scammers looking to obtain money or personal information. Here's how to protect yourself and your parents from falling victim to malicious health care scams. 30 Jan

How to Protect Older Adults from Online Scams

This article provides an overview of the U.S. federal estate and gift tax— specifically. its implications for Canadians owning U.S. assets... 26 Jan

Estate Tax Planning Considerations for Canadians with U.S. Assets

Learn more about the process of claiming class action settlements for a deceased person's estate, including qualification, documentation, and distribution among heirs. 24 Jan

Claiming Class Action Settlement Funds on Behalf of Deceased

What if a corporation held legal control over your entire life — and nobody told you? That is the actual premise of The Truman Show. The 82 Toothpicks Podcast sat down with this 1998 Jim Carrey classic and found it packed with estate planning questions. 16 Jan

Estate Planning Lessons from The Truman Show